From: utzoo!decvax!genrad!linus!allegra!eagle!mhtsa!alice!npoiv!eisx!dad
Newsgroups: net.games.video
Title: Vectrex Info
Article-I.D.: eisx.537
Posted: Wed May 11 12:29:58 1983
Received: Fri May 13 04:41:29 1983

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Date:Wed, 11-May-83 12:29:58 EDT

Anybody have any news on new Vectrex cartridges.  I called California a
couple of months ago, and heard that:

* There are a couple of new games due around April (its already May).
* Some of the new games were "shoot 'em up" types.
* One of the games was PINBALL (should be great on Vectrex).
* There may be new peripherals on the way:  light pen, k/b, perhaps a touch
  screen.
* The programmers are "really" getting into neat graphic special effects now.

Also, does anyone out there have SPACE WAR or SOLAR QUEST.  I'd be interested
in finding out how good they are for two players.  In particular, I'd
like to know what game options are available with these games (wrap around
screen, center screen gravity, etc).

I just got the BLITZ Football cartridge... excellent 2 player game (you need
the extra controller).  Though the graphics are rather simplistic (the teams
are composed of 'x' and 'o' characters), the game concept works well.  The
strategy options (blocking formations, passing, punting, etc.) controlled
through the joystick and button controls are well thought out and
complement the game.  One player mode (you against the computer) is not as
good as 2 player mode because the computer strategy is so predictable.  Its
still challenging to beat at level 2 thought.  Level 3 is currently beyond
my skill.  I recommend it!